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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.89, 23,033.91 and 9,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.89, 23,033.91 and 9,619.23 is: 13,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.89 : 23,033.91 = 9,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.89/23,033.91 = 9,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.89x = 23,033.91 × 9,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.89x = 221,568,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,568,478.09/16,696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.04

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